North Carolina, due to its location and varying climate, has a diverse range of pests. While the following list does not include every pest you might encounter in North Carolina, it does highlight some of the most common.
North Carolina’s diverse landscape—from the humid coastal plains to the cooler Appalachian Mountains—provides a fertile environment for a wide array of pests. Here are 25 common pests found in the state:
- Eastern subterranean termites
- Fire ants
- Asian tiger mosquitoes
- American cockroaches (often called water bugs or palmetto bugs)
- German cockroaches
- Smokybrown cockroaches
- Black-legged ticks (deer ticks)
- Lone star ticks
- Black widow spiders
- Brown recluse spiders
- Bed bugs
- Carpenter ants
- Carpenter bees
- Kudzu bugs
- Brown marmorated stink bugs
- Spotted lanternflies
- House mice
- Norway rats
- Yellowjackets
- Paper wasps
- Japanese beetles
- Fall webworms
- Bagworms
- Emerald ash borers
- Silverfish
These are general examples of common pests in North Carolina. The specific types and prevalence of pests can vary depending on a number of factors, including geographical location within the state, time of year, and local weather conditions. Always seek advice from local pest control professionals for the most accurate information.